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Dantes
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Hi Paige,
Not really. I think this is an impossible task, searching in pictures for a kitty's personality, when most of the time they're even too young to have personalities. :-/ Eliminating the kitties that are too expensive doesn't leave many to choose from. Waiting for the kitties to be old enough to have personalities, and eliminating those that get snatched before you get a chance to even ask is yet another elimination. And there are a lot of breeders that just don't update their webpages, you look at a kitty and think, well, maybe, but then you contact the breeder to find out the kitty is no longer for sale or never was (already sold, kept by breeder, etc).
I've decided to take a break. For a while Dante seemed to be screaming for a buddy, and he still does from time to time, but he seems to have settled down a bit for now.
Not really. I think this is an impossible task, searching in pictures for a kitty's personality, when most of the time they're even too young to have personalities. :-/ Eliminating the kitties that are too expensive doesn't leave many to choose from. Waiting for the kitties to be old enough to have personalities, and eliminating those that get snatched before you get a chance to even ask is yet another elimination. And there are a lot of breeders that just don't update their webpages, you look at a kitty and think, well, maybe, but then you contact the breeder to find out the kitty is no longer for sale or never was (already sold, kept by breeder, etc).
I've decided to take a break. For a while Dante seemed to be screaming for a buddy, and he still does from time to time, but he seems to have settled down a bit for now.
I understand completely...maybe what will happen is you will see a kitten somewhere along the way that will grab your heart and that will be the kitten you choose. I agree it can be very difficult...I also agree that breeders need to update their websites (sorry everyone) - it is a pet peeve of mine. I don't like outdated content...but often, life takes over and the care of cats/kittens takes over and websites are low on the list of priorities.
also...maybe you will find a breeder you would like to buy from and it could be that they don't have any kittens now, but will later...perhaps you can email/call that breeder and talk to him/her.
Since I was able to see Taj grow up, week by wee, in person, I saw his personality by about 5 weeks...it is difficult to do that when you are looking online, but a breeder should be able to tell you...Zuri was bought from pictures and talking to the breeder and that is how many, many people buy savannah kittens.
I do think cats get lonely, especially savannah cats - eventually you will find what you are looking for. And if we can help you in any way, we will.
also...maybe you will find a breeder you would like to buy from and it could be that they don't have any kittens now, but will later...perhaps you can email/call that breeder and talk to him/her.
Since I was able to see Taj grow up, week by wee, in person, I saw his personality by about 5 weeks...it is difficult to do that when you are looking online, but a breeder should be able to tell you...Zuri was bought from pictures and talking to the breeder and that is how many, many people buy savannah kittens.
I do think cats get lonely, especially savannah cats - eventually you will find what you are looking for. And if we can help you in any way, we will.
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MK Anderson
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I would move on myself. first, if your gut feeling is not good, I would go with it. 50.00 dollars is a lot. my breeder filled out, send in and paid for it all. I just got his papers in the mail a few weeks after getting KeebaWell I was corresponding with one of the breeder's references, she said "One of the kittens has had a condition called Tritrichomonas foetus which is a parasite found in water and needs to be treated. Some cats get it and some don't, she was more sensitive as the others did not get it. It was easily treated."
I just read Brehart's thread about this and the cure sounds terrible. I think it's time to look for a new breeder.
. She also neutered him too for me which was included in his price....
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Dantes
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I hear you on this...although it's hard to imagine, maybe it's just that not all cat people are technically inclined
but I wonder if there is a way to help them. I'm a webmaster/computer geek too, and I know I hate having to update my flat html sites, but on the other hand, a blog which can be updated directly from a mobile phone, which can also take pictures, could make the process easier...technology has come a long way lol...just an idea to put out there.I'm taking a break from the search, but it's definitely with my eyes open.
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Dantes
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hehe...I manage an intranet for the US gov't...just try to get them to do anything other than "what they've always done"
Trish Allearz
Moderator
I update mine! LOL! A few pet peeves I have...
Inquiring about a kitten that is already sold
Outdated breeders' websites
Inquiring seriously about a kitten and then having the breeder sell it while you are in an active conversation about said kitten (look- I understand- I'm a breeder too- BUT if I was in the conversation first and inquiring about guarantees, contracts, etc- and then someone comes up and says, 'I have the money- I want it NOW'- I think the nice thing is to tell the person you already were in a conversation with that another person has now inquired and is serious about purchasing)
BUT my website is not as flashy as most... I have a few people who have asked to do my site for me, but I always turn them down because I don't want to depend on someone else to update my site. I like updating stories/pictures/show pictures/available kittens, etc, at the drop of a hat when I have the time. So I trade off a really pretty site for a very functional site.
Inquiring about a kitten that is already sold
Outdated breeders' websites
Inquiring seriously about a kitten and then having the breeder sell it while you are in an active conversation about said kitten (look- I understand- I'm a breeder too- BUT if I was in the conversation first and inquiring about guarantees, contracts, etc- and then someone comes up and says, 'I have the money- I want it NOW'- I think the nice thing is to tell the person you already were in a conversation with that another person has now inquired and is serious about purchasing)
BUT my website is not as flashy as most... I have a few people who have asked to do my site for me, but I always turn them down because I don't want to depend on someone else to update my site. I like updating stories/pictures/show pictures/available kittens, etc, at the drop of a hat when I have the time. So I trade off a really pretty site for a very functional site.
trish, I really like your website...doesn't have to be flashy, as long as the info is there and it is kept up-to-date.
The websites I design, unless they are for major companies, give the breeders I have designed for, the ability to update their own websites. I know that I lose money that way, since I am not charging for doing the updates, but I prefer to help my fellow breeders by giving them the flexibility and ability to manage their own site. If they need help, I am always there to help them...
The websites I design, unless they are for major companies, give the breeders I have designed for, the ability to update their own websites. I know that I lose money that way, since I am not charging for doing the updates, but I prefer to help my fellow breeders by giving them the flexibility and ability to manage their own site. If they need help, I am always there to help them...
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Dantes
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OMG, this happened to me. I was in an active conversation with someone over a few days. I even said "I want him" on the 2nd day and "tell me what to do to send a deposit" and looking back I don't know how I could have been more direct about it, but instead of telling me what to do, she delayed and 2 days later he was sold to someone else. I felt like I wasn't even given a chance. At first I thought, well, it wasn't meant to be. But later after she apologized for "miscommunication" I realized I really was a bit heartbroken.
Personally, I prefer sites that are *not* flashy, as long as they are up to date.
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